Pakistan's PM-elect vows to focus on energy issues

ISLAMABAD: Raja Pervez Ashraf, Pakistan's former minister for water and power, who is alleged to have played an important role in what is generally known as 'rental power scam' and is also called by some as 'Rental Raja', not only managed to scrape past the finishing line and...

Pak PM to witness Indo-Pak semifinal cricket clash

Pak PM to witness Indo-Pak semifinal cricket clashPakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has accepted his India's invitation to witness the World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan to be held at Mohalli on...

Pakistan, China to ink 20 accords as Wen reaches Islamabad

Pakistan and China will sign about 20 agreements and Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs) for cooperation in fields of economy, energy and communication, as Pakistan on Friday accorded a warm welcome to Chinese...

Pakistan PM pledges steps to end violence against women

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has pledged to take all possible steps to seek an end to violence perpetrated against women. In a message on the occasion of International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, the prime minister said, “I urge ...

Future health problems: Expected increase due to Pakistan Floods

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reported that more than 3.5 million children are at risk from waterborne diseases, such as: skin diseases, respiratory infections and malnutrition which spread quickly through...

64pc Pakistanis blame govt for rising number of suicides: study

A huge majority of Pakistanis believe the government is responsible for the growing trend of committing suicide."ISLAMABAD: Almost two thirds of all Pakistanis (64 per cent) held the government responsible for the suicides committed by the poor, 19 per cent accused the...

PM Gilani, Shahbaz Meeting Underway

"LAHORE, Pakistan News: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif called on Monday Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani who reached here on a visit to provincial capital yesterday." The two leaders reportedly...

Pakistan: President Zardari hands over nukes control to PM Gilani

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari transferred control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. He also revealed his intentions to strip the office of President of more powers by...

Foundation of Baba Guru Nanak varsity this month: Pakistan PM

Assuring full protection to visiting Sikh pilgrims during their religious rituals at Gurdwaras, Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has reiterated the commitment of his government to protecting rights of...

FBI foils terror bid to attack India and Denmark

The FBI arrested David Coleman Headley, a Chicago resident earlier this month for plotting terror-attacks overseas, including India. He was arrested along with a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin by the FBI's...

Pakistan PM reveals terrorists channeling funds through Sri Lanka

The terrorists active in Pakistan are channelling funds through Sri Lanka, Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has disclosed, quoting the Sri Lankan president. He said that Pakistani interior ministry would contact the Sri Lankan government to  get further...

India: Pakistan peace talks on hold

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that peace talks with Pakistan will be on hold until action is taken against those responsible for last year's Mumbai attacks. It is to be noted that the peace talks were...

Sharif verdict sparks unrest in Pakistan

" Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif (R) and his brother Shahbaz Sharif surrounded by supporters Pakistan puts its troops on high alert in its Punjab province after a court ruling triggered political unrest in the violence-wracked country. Paramilitary forces were...

To Prime Minister Gilani: Your New Talking Points On Mumbai

" The only way to restore standing is to charge with full speed ahead. Shed the initial weakness and question the loopholes in the Indian story. The firing of Mr. Durrani provides a great opportunity to revise Pakistan’s talking points on Mumbai. Please don’t let this...

Durrani’s Firing Reveals How Pakistan Is Penetrated At The Top

"M. A. Durrani was busy leaking information to embarrass Pakistan internationally. He was part of an influential group in Islamabad that worked overtime to ensure Pakistan accepted blame for Mumbai and initiated action against the military and ISI without verifying the...

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